Release Date: 10/09/2009
Recording Date: 10/1973
Tracks: 9
Length: 00:34:57 Hrs
Label: Eagle Rock
Type: CD
- Genre/Styles
- Prog-Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Soundtracks, Film Music, Art Rock
Album Tracks (9)
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What the Critics Say
Released in 2009, veteran pianist/arranger/progressive rock giant Rick Wakeman's The Six Wives of Henry VIII: Live at Hampton Court Palace represented the first time that his groundbreaking 1973 song cycle had ever been performed and recorded in its entirety. Staying true to the project's foundation of Mellotron, Moog, and Hammond C3 organ, Wakeman's performance was bookended by two new pieces ("Tudorture '1485'" and "Tudorock," respectively) and included the previously unreleased track "Defender of the Faith," which was originally omitted from the 1973 version due to space restrictions. The performance also features narration from veteran British actor Brian Blessed, as well as backing by the English Rock Ensemble, who are accompanied by the Orchestra Europa and the English Chamber Choir. ~ James Christopher Monger, All Music Guide
